Life Shared Poetically

 I call myself a traditional biker poet because there is more to my poetry than just riding. I sometimes feel things in life that I sense must be shared with everyone, and since I have ink in my blood I write these things down too...Hope you enjoy this one...

Life Shared Poetically

written by Rod Hatter
April 21, 2012
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I just read a poem...
that got to my heart.
The writer had borrowed...
my emotion's parts.
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I read my own fate...
I felt resolution...
This poem made me think...
about life's solutions...
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I now realize...
my life's just a dream...
Through this writer's eyes...
stuff's not so extreme.
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The poem gave me hope...
It restored my faith...
Now feel I can cope...
and find better ways...
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So, I thank you, Poet,
the pain that you share...
To all who do know it...
Your writing shows care...
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Feel free to share thoughts...
more times, and again...
The demons your words fought...
May God bless your pen...
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I hope that my writing,
and telling you this,
will show my ambition...
to share in this bliss...
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Will give you direction...
to keep the ink flowing...
writing down thoughts,
as through life we're going...
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Shedding some light...
to help show the way,
that each of us make it...
through our darkest days...
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Knowing that somewhere...
those troubles will fade...
That positive energy's
path is now laid...

Measure of Worth

Measure of Worth

written by Rod Hatter
April 19, 2012
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One thing we all share
as we go through life...
Our bodies will die,
no matter the strife...
No difference if rich.
No difference if poor.
You can't take it with you...
That is for sure.
Your measure of worth...
It comes down to this...
As you lived your life...
did you create bliss?
Or did you live greedy,
hording your treasure?
Not taking in...
all of life's pleasure.
Demanding of others...
Hungry for power...
Or did you stop,
to enjoy a flower?
Real legacy is...
what's left behind...
Sharing life's lessons,
for future to find.
Giving through art,
or teaching some class.
Finding solutions...
True visions through glass.
Creating some music...
Filming a show...
or just showing manners,
to all who you know.
Then those who knew you...
remember you well...
Keeping your spirit
alive in their tales...
Each generation,
having strong roots...
Will reach for the Heavens...
While starting new shoots...
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Dead End Road

Dead End Road
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written by Rod Hatter
April 11, 2012
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Dead end road...Dead end road...
A place that leaves friends with a heavy load.
Dead end road...Dead end road...
You better turn around before your life explodes...
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If you're into drugs and on rides you fly...
someday coming soon you will surely die...
Try to find a way to say goodbye...
to the dope and then just pass it by.
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Dead end road...Dead end road...
A place that leaves friends with a heavy load.
Dead end road...Dead end road...
You better turn around before your life explodes...
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When you're riding to and from the drink...
Better use your brains now and start to think...
Alcohol puts you on the very brink...
of lying in the ground in a cold deep stink.
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Dead end road...Dead end road...
A place that leaves friends with a heavy load.
Dead end road...Dead end road...
You better turn around before your life explodes...
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Tires going bald and the brakes need fixed
A damn good way to find disaster's mix...
Have your body ended in the sticks...
Ain't no fun for EMTs who now must pick.
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Dead end road...Dead end road...
A place that leaves friends with a heavy load.
Dead end road...Dead end road...
You better turn around before your life explodes...
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If you always hammer with the throttle full...
that's a quick way you can end your soul...
May never get to your trips final goal...
Just end up way down deep inside a hole...
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Dead end road...Dead end road...
A place that leaves friends with a heavy load.
Dead end road...Dead end road...
You better turn around before your life explodes...